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New polling shows that nearly half of all Americans are concerned about the price of healthcare in 2026.
Plus: Most people don’t know that healthcare charges are negotiable, find out how you can make sure you’re getting the best price.
And of all the things to be worried about as we enter peak flu season, here comes norovirus rising across the country.
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More Americans Than Ever Are Afraid They Can’t Afford the Cost of Health Care in 2026
Americans are heading into 2026 with record-high concern about health care costs, according to a new West Health–Gallup survey that reveals rising anxiety, increased financial strain, and widening gaps in access across the country. Nearly half of U.S. adults (47%) say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford the care they need next year—the highest level reported since the organizations began tracking these trends in 2021.
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How to Negotiate Your Healthcare Costs: What Most Patients Don’t Realize
For many Americans, the most stressful part of getting care isn’t the diagnosis — it’s the bill that arrives afterward. Whether you’re visiting urgent care for a lingering cough, getting labs drawn, or scheduling a specialist appointment, the final price can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, and completely out of your control.
But here’s the good news: many healthcare costs are negotiable, and far more than most people realize.
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Norovirus Cases are Rising, What’s Behind “Winter Vomiting” Disease
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